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East Hoathly Roof Survey
Roof surveys across East Hoathly, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Hoathly
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like East Hoathly, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like East Hoathly, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a roof survey in East Hoathly
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
East Hoathly: your questions answered
Is my home in East Hoathly listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Uckfield station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you cover East Hoathly for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, East Hoathly included.
East Hoathly homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around East Hoathly has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 4.6 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like East Hoathly CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in East Hoathly and nearby. East Hoathly is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN8 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to East Hoathly include Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
What’s near East Hoathly
Around East Hoathly, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foresters Arms and the streets around them. East Hoathly’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Towns and villages near East Hoathly
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.